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What color is 838398?

The RGB color code for color number #838398 is RGB(131, 131, 152). In the RGB color model, #838398 has a red value of 131, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.8% cyan, 13.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation, and 55.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #838398 has a hue of 240° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.



Color 838398 is cool or warm?

Color 838398 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #838398? (For interior and product design)

838398 has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#838398

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #838398 with dark and light Color




Is #838398 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 838398 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #838398 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(131, 131, 152)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.82%
Magenta
13.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 9.3 %, 55.5 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
9.25 %.
Lightness
55.49 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 79, 99)
Red
62 (24.2%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
99 (38.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
13.82 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 51.37 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 23.14

Y : 23.32

Z : 32.99

YXY

Y1 : 23.32

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 48.63%

M : 48.63%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 23.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.3PB 5.4/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 55.41

A : 4.44

B : -11.21

CIE-Lch

L : 55.41

C : 12.06

H : 291.62

CIE-Luv

L : 55.41

U : -1.22

V : -16.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.3

A : 1.02

B : -6.69






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #838398


Here are the colors similar to 838398. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#8A7F8D
Rocket Metallic
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 838398.


#7F8195
PANTONE 4127 C
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#7B798E
PANTONE 2360 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#8A8B99
PANTONE 8160 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#8D89A5
PANTONE 5285 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 838398.


#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 838398.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 838398.






Paint color for Hex #838398


Here are the paint colors similar to 838398. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 838398 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #838398 to Dunn-Edwards


#838298
Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#787E93
Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 838398 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #838398 to Benjamin Moore


#827F92
Purple Haze (1413)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#84899A
Irises (1440)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#857D8F
Tropical Dusk (2117-40)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 838398 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #838398 to Behr


#828393
Metro (PPU16-16)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#87819B
Live Jazz (S570-5)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#7E85A3
Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#7D798A
Solitaire (N560-5)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 838398 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #838398 to PPG Paints


#898CA3
Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#9090A2
Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#928A98
Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 838398 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #838398 to Valspar


#888591
Horseshoe (8004-48E)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#908696
Intrigue (T522)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 838398 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #838398 to Sherwin Williams


#908A9B
Gentle Grape (SW 9074)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#7E778E
Mythical (SW 6550)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#838398 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



838398
Manatee*

989883
Artichoke*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #838398?

Color that best contrast with #838398 is #989883, color name is Artichoke*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #838398?

Complementary or Opposite color for #838398 is #989883, color name is Artichoke*.





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